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Worn asphalt shingles on one side

Partial re-roof

Asphalt shingles at end of service life

Multiple layers with tar patching

Multiple layer visible at edge

Low pitch roof with tar to repair leaks

Typical brick chimney and flashing

Water damage and spalled brick

Missing cap, crown and extensive water damage

Attempt to repair roof/ flashing leaks using tar

Water damage to ceiling below

Old chimney with no flue lining

Wood siding in direct contact with earth

Damage to wood in conact with earth

Typical damage to garage door trim

Foundation plantings too close to siding

Poor adhesion of paint to wood siding

Poor drainage and damage to retaining wall

Inadequately attached deck joists

Unsafe stairs/ stringers

No bolts visible in ledger, improper joist hanger installation

Well head close to ground - vulnerable to contamination

Loose fitting well cap allows entry of spiders, dirt, etc.

Older well located in basement

Tilting in garage foundation wall

Large crack in foundation wall

Repair/ modification to foundation/ girder pocket

Damage/ rot at main beam end

Subfloor/ joist damage from leaking toilet and excessive notching

Joist damaged by excessive notching in joist for piping

Subterranean termite mud shelter tube on outside foundation wall

Termite entry through gaps in foundation around pipe

Mud shelter tube visible on inside of block foundation wall

Termite "drop tubes" visible on joists

Mud shelter tubes and damage on floor joists

Termite damage to floor joists

Damage to beam by powder post beetles

Woodpecker damage due to foraging for carpenter bee larve

Close up of holes from woodpeckers/ carpenter bees

Effloresence from moisture or water penetration on block wall

Water penetration through wall under window well

Water seepage through pipe penetration in basement wall

Fill and vent pipes connected to a buried fuel oil tank

Disconnected buried oil tank lines visible at basement wall

Oil lines previously used to supply oil from a buried oil tank

New copper main water supply line

Older galvanized steel main water line

Lead main water supply line

Threaded brass water line

Leaking shower drain visible from crawl space

Typical corroded P-trap visible under sink

Asbestos type insulation visible on heating pipes in basement

Portions of asbestos insulation remain after incomplete removal

New fiberglass insulation, possible asbestos remnants on pipe

Furnaces with rusted sheet metal from leaking humidifiers

Very old "snowman" boiler

Gas water heater with disconnected smoke pipe

Loose electrical meter panel

Rusted out bottom of electrical service panel

Grounding electrode conductor disconnected from ground rod

AC disconnect missing terminal cover plate

Federal Pacific brand electric panel - poor reliability record

Old style edison fuse panel - overfused with 30 amp fuses

Garage roof leak resulted in extensive corrosion at CB terminals

Corrosion at a neutral bus bar

Loose receptacle - junction box extender missing

Evidence of water entry behind drywall in subgrade room

Crowning in newly installed wood floor

Condensation indicates deficient seal

Excessive moisture/ inadequate ventilation in attic

Damage to roof sheathing caused by roof/ flashing leak

Inadequate attic insulation

Incomplete installation of AC air handler condensation drain

Disconnected dryer vent exhausts lint, moisture into attic

Bathroom fan exhaust duct damaged, adding moisture to attic

Vantage Property Inspections LLC
      P.O. Box 681
      Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
NY 914-514-8111
CT 203-652-1329

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